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DevOps Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Blue Chip Talent is seeking a skilled Engineering Manager for DevOps. This role is responsible for establishing a modern DevOps and platform engineering function, implementing CI/CD and infrastructure standards, and building a high-performing DevOps engineering team. The position will also partner closely with Quality Engineering to advance automation, reliability, and compliance-aligned delivery practices.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish the DevOps and platform engineering operating model, standards, and technical roadmap
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code templates, and developer self-service tooling
- Build and manage a DevOps engineering team, including hiring, onboarding, and technical mentorship
- Define platform reliability practices including SLIs, SLOs, incident response, and root cause analysis
- Implement policy-as-code guardrails, release governance controls, and compliance automation within delivery pipelines
- Develop reusable pipeline templates, shared libraries, and operational runbooks for engineering teams
- Integrate security testing, automated testing frameworks, and quality gates into CI/CD workflows
- Track and report delivery and reliability metrics including deployment frequency, lead time, MTTR, and pipeline health
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 5+ years of DevOps, platform engineering, or cloud infrastructure experience
- 3+ years managing engineers or DevOps practitioners
- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tooling
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code frameworks such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi
- Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms including Kubernetes or ECS/Fargate
- Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience implementing automated security, compliance, and policy controls within CI/CD pipelines
- Experience defining service reliability metrics including SLIs, SLOs, and incident management processes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desired
- Experience building or leading a DevOps or platform enablement team from early-stage maturity
- Experience implementing developer self-service platforms and internal engineering tooling
- Background supporting modernization or large-scale platform transformation initiatives
- Experience integrating automated testing strategies within CI/CD pipelines
- Experience supporting engineering environments in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or insurance
- Familiarity with observability tooling, release governance frameworks, and infrastructure reliability practices
Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth.
We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.
INTRODUCTION
Blue Chip Talent is seeking a skilled Engineering Manager for DevOps. This role is responsible for establishing a modern DevOps and platform engineering function, implementing CI/CD and infrastructure standards, and building a high-performing DevOps engineering team. The position will also partner closely with Quality Engineering to advance automation, reliability, and compliance-aligned delivery practices.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish the DevOps and platform engineering operating model, standards, and technical roadmap
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code templates, and developer self-service tooling
- Build and manage a DevOps engineering team, including hiring, onboarding, and technical mentorship
- Define platform reliability practices including SLIs, SLOs, incident response, and root cause analysis
- Implement policy-as-code guardrails, release governance controls, and compliance automation within delivery pipelines
- Develop reusable pipeline templates, shared libraries, and operational runbooks for engineering teams
- Integrate security testing, automated testing frameworks, and quality gates into CI/CD workflows
- Track and report delivery and reliability metrics including deployment frequency, lead time, MTTR, and pipeline health
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 5+ years of DevOps, platform engineering, or cloud infrastructure experience
- 3+ years managing engineers or DevOps practitioners
- Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tooling
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code frameworks such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi
- Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms including Kubernetes or ECS/Fargate
- Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience implementing automated security, compliance, and policy controls within CI/CD pipelines
- Experience defining service reliability metrics including SLIs, SLOs, and incident management processes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desired
- Experience building or leading a DevOps or platform enablement team from early-stage maturity
- Experience implementing developer self-service platforms and internal engineering tooling
- Background supporting modernization or large-scale platform transformation initiatives
- Experience integrating automated testing strategies within CI/CD pipelines
- Experience supporting engineering environments in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or insurance
- Familiarity with observability tooling, release governance frameworks, and infrastructure reliability practices
Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth.
We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Devops Manager
Map your degree to the SOC code
DevOps Manager roles typically map to SOC code 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers). Confirm your degree field aligns with that occupation using O*NET before applying, since a mismatched credential is a common LCA and I-129 rejection point.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and can sponsor year-round. DevOps Manager roles exist at these institutions, and a cap-exempt offer removes lottery timing risk entirely.
Check employer LCA history on Migrate Mate
Before applying, use Migrate Mate to review an employer's LCA filing history by occupation code. This shows which companies have filed for DevOps and IT management roles before, so you're targeting proven sponsors rather than guessing.
Request premium processing when switching jobs
If you're transferring H-1B sponsorship to a new employer mid-status, premium processing reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days. For a DevOps Manager moving between companies, this closes the gap between offer acceptance and authorized start date.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and SOC code. Pull the Level III or IV wage for 11-3021 using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Document infrastructure scope in your resume explicitly
USCIS specialty occupation RFEs for management roles often challenge whether the position truly requires a degree. Quantify cloud platforms managed, team size, and budget oversight in your resume to support the employer's specialty occupation attestation in the I-129.
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Does a DevOps Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can document that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. USCIS scrutinizes management-level roles more closely than pure engineering positions, so the job description should detail technical duties, not just supervisory responsibilities, to support the specialty occupation attestation.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for DevOps Manager positions?
Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by occupation and LCA filing history. The platform surfaces companies that have certified Labor Condition Applications for IT management and DevOps roles, so you're applying to organizations with a documented track record of sponsoring this occupation rather than ones encountering the process for the first time.
Can my H-1B transfer to a new employer if I'm already working as a DevOps Manager?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer by filing an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires. You can begin working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed and accepted, not when it's approved, as long as your current authorized period is still valid.
What happens if I'm promoted from Senior DevOps Engineer to DevOps Manager while on H-1B?
A material change in job duties, title, or worksite location generally requires an amended H-1B petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving into a management role with significantly different responsibilities from what was originally certified qualifies as a material change, so your employer should file an amendment and a new LCA reflecting the updated position.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect my job search timeline as a DevOps Manager?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for petitions covering the fiscal year starting October 1. If you're not yet in H-1B status, you'll need an offer in hand before early March and must win the lottery to start in October. Targeting cap-exempt employers or companies that can extend OPT through STEM extension buys additional runway outside that window.
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